Seasoned Cornish Hens Recipe
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Seasoned Cornish Hens

By: Phuong 
"My father taught me how to make this quick and easy dinner for four. We usually eat this dish with rice and steamed green beans. Note: You can get the oyster sauce in this recipe at your local grocery store in the Asian food department."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (82)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 Servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 large Cornish game hens
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, and pepper. Place Cornish game hens in the mixture, and marinate 10 minutes.
  3. Transfer hens to a medium baking dish, and cover with the marinade mixture. Cover dish, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven.
  4. Remove cover from dish, and place 1/2 the butter on each hen. Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Basting frequently with the marinade mixture, continue baking 30 minutes, or until exterior of the hens is lightly browned and crisp, the interior is no longer pink, and juices run clear.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2003 by My4NonBlondes   view full review
Fabulous flavor! Just the right amount of spice. I didn't have oyster sauce, and wasn't in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2005 by Sarah Gartland   view full review
I used small cornish hens, and it didn't quite finish cooking in time. I can't imagine a large...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2004 by CookinGheri   view full review
So easy, and so good! I work nights, so the crockpot is my best friend. My family has a nice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2005 by lmboehm   view full review
The marinade for this dish was awesome! Hens were moist and very tasty, although, I think I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by Jenny   view full review
Very easy! Very good. You will be surprised.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2003 by HENNY FRANK   view full review
This was excellent.My husband who thinks that you only cook cornish hens on the grill was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2003 by Lisa   view full review
This turned out okay. I thought it would have more flavor. It also took 10 extra minutes to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2004 by LAN4WES   view full review
Mmm, so tastey to be this simple to make! Will definitely use this recipe again, especially...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2006 by johncassidy   view full review
Wonderful flavor.Very easy as well.I want to try this for a full size chicken on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2006 by LYDIAVANG   view full review
very tasteful

 

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